YEARLY HIGH
272.0761 BTN
YEARLY LOW
264.4206 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
268.6158 BTN

2023 KWD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the KWD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 272.0761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 264.4206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6555 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 267.7837 to the December average rate of 270.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 272.0761 was up 0.42% compared to the 2022 peak of 270.9378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,360,381 BTN
2022 Average 1,282,443 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 1,322,103 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,277.42 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

270.9664
266.9445
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD to BTN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 268.1240, compared to 269.1075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.1075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 5.1535 BTN (High: 270.7089 / Low: 265.5554). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5979 BTN (High: 269.4191 / Low: 267.8212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1535
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5979

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6856 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 270.6313) against the same month in 2022 (average: 269.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5970 (+0.59%).

2023 Avg (December) 270.6313
2022 Avg (December) 269.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.7089 265.5554 267.7837
February 271.4821 268.2360 269.8686
March 269.8953 265.4056 268.1830
April 268.6859 264.4206 267.2797
May 269.5745 266.3682 268.1102
June 268.9504 265.3502 267.5190
July 270.3758 266.2383 267.6481
August 271.0385 267.2310 268.9023
September 269.7088 267.7369 268.8657
October 269.4191 267.8212 268.8766
November 270.4669 268.3200 269.7211
December 272.0761 269.7083 270.6313